UK

Pret A Manger appoints Kate Stein as global technical director

She will assume the newly-created role starting 2 September.

McDonald's continues to test extended breakfast hours

A further 115 restaurants will now offer breakfast until 11am.

Shake Shack to open site in London's Gatwick Airport

This will be their 11th site in the country.

by CHLOE. opens new site at The O2

The location features an exclusive 1,500 sq ft backyard garden and retro arcade games.

Pret A Manger adds 11 new items to summer menu

New drinks include lattes made with matcha and turmeric.

The Restaurant Group trials Pan-Asian concept

Jumping Pans aims to create a menu that “knows no borders”.

Josh Wyse appointed as co-managing director at HOP Vietnamese

The move is expected to allow the brand’s founder to focus on an upcoming fundraising process.

Orderswift, Stuart expand direct delivery coverage to 34 cities and towns

The move comes after a two-year collaboration between the two companies in London.

Just Eat agrees to merge with Takeaway.com in £8.2bn deal

The two companies previously snapped up smaller competitors.

McDonald's, Burger King engage in trolling battle in Belgium

It is considered a rare moment of provocation from the Golden Arches.

Notes Coffee partners with US-based supplier Voilà to showcase single origin instant coffee

The partnership will be Voilà’s first collaboration with a UK speciality coffee roaster.

Wahaca, LEON among top chains that support British farmers, study finds

New research ranked children’s food at 28 chains and supermarket cafes.